Sally: The Older Woman's Illustrated Guide to Self-Improvement

by Judy Laddon

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Summary

Living Proof That It's Never Too Late to Start Again She failed Romance 101. She flunked Sex. She barely passed Motherhood. Oppressed by a bad marriage, the former art director of the Marshall Plan stumbled through decades of psychotherapy looking for herself. Like so many women, she longed for a creative outlet and a sense of accomplishment beyond her home and family. Finally, at age 73, she discovered the key. Sally-The Older Woman's Illustrated Guide to Self-Improvement tells the tragicomic saga of artist Sally Pierone. Read Sally to laugh and * How to find yourself before all your hair is gray. * Helpful strategies for coping with a surly spouse--and for enjoying life as a single woman. * What not to do if your child takes drugs. * How to jump off the raft of your dysfunctional family of origin. This true story inspires and encourages women that there is life after a failed marriage-and that it's possible to reinvent yourself at every stage of life. (Front flap copy) This is the story of one lovable, flawed, real-life character who captured her hard-won life lessons with her paintbrush. Judy Laddon traces Sally Pierone's life journey from a sparkling young woman to a repressed, unhappy wife and mother--and finally, to a surprising triumph as an artist and self-taught therapist. The tale begins when Sally and her best friend set sail from America in 1950, ready for adventure in Rome, Florence and Paris. Determined to experience European life to the fullest, they mingled with bawdy bohemians, artists, writers, eccentric ex pats, Teddy Roosevelt's granddaughter and a beautiful Swiss spy. Unfortunately, Sally's Parisian lark ended three years later when her parents summoned her back to Spokane. Once home, she spent years struggling to break free from her possessive parents and cold, controlling husband. With empathy and humor, Laddon vividly captures Sally's larger-than-life personality and zest for living. Many of Sally's delightful full-color illustrations are also featured. Reading this book is like having lunch with a fascinating new friend. Filled with wonderful stories and her remarkable art, Sally offers a portrait of a complicated woman you'll fall in love with.

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